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南京国环有机产品认证中心 http://www.ofdc.org.cn/ zh-cn 南京国环有机产品认证中心 <![CDATA[More information on oversight of organic certifiers, operations and products]]> http://www.ofdc.org.cn/en/article_info.asp?n_id=1500 The US National Organic Program (NOP) has recently updated its fact sheet describing its oversight of organic products. The fact sheet now includes updated background information on:
• The USDA organic regulations.
• Allowed and prohibited substances.
• The certification process.
• Compliance and enforcement.
• NOP’s history and regulatory authority.
• USDA’s Organic Literacy Initiative.
To continue efforts to increase its transparency, the NOP has now posted new certifying agents’ corrective action reports along with their accreditation certificates.
NOP accredited certifying agents are responsible for ensuring that certified organic operations comply with the USDA organic regulations.
USDA officials conduct an on-site assessment of accredited certifying agents about once every two and a half years. This multi-day assessment includes on-farm witness inspections and thorough documentation reviews.
Throughout this process, USDA auditors identify any non-compliance.
The NOP then reviews the non-compliances and requests corrective actions from the certifying agent.
The corrective action reports submitted by the certifying agents, along with their accreditation certificates, are now linked from all three lists of certifying agents (sorted by certifying agent name and those serving specific US states and foreign countries) and accessible through the NOP website: Lists of NOP-Accredited Certifying Agents.

Source: NOP Organic Insider (email newsletter), November 21, 2012

]]> 2013/1/18 9:43:28 <![CDATA[Organic Equivalency Further Supports Canadian Exports]]> http://www.ofdc.org.cn/en/article_info.asp?n_id=1489 December 21, 2012, Ottawa: Canadian organic producers will have increased opportunities to export their products and Canadian families shopping for organic food will have more choices following an arrangement reached between Canada and Switzerland.

The Canada-Switzerland Organic Equivalency Arrangement is the outcome of an extensive analysis of both countries' production and certification systems. The arrangement will allow for easier import and export of certified organic products between Canada and Switzerland without the need for additional certification, thus reducing costs and red tape.

"This arrangement with Switzerland will eliminate trade barriers to give Canadian organic producers a competitive edge in the Swiss organic market," said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. "Canadian consumers will also benefit by having increased access to Swiss organic food options."

Canada's Organic Products Regulations, 2009 came into force on June 30, 2009.

Source:Canadian Food Inspection Agency

]]> 2012/12/26 9:48:09 <![CDATA[An organic nation]]> http://www.ofdc.org.cn/en/article_info.asp?n_id=1480 Bhutan could become a country where a hundred percent of the food grown at home is organic. Or at least this is the aim.
Bhutan’s policies for development certainly look different; for example they measure ‘Gross National Happiness’ rather than Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
It is part of this strategy of doing things differently that is responsible for their new policy to phase out artificial chemicals in farming in the next ten years. ‘Bhutan has decided to go for a green economy in light of the tremendous pressure we are exerting on the planet’, Agriculture Minister Pema Gyamtsho said.

‘We have developed a strategy that is step-by-step. We cannot go organic overnight’, Gyamtsho said. ‘We have identified crops for which we can go organic immediately and certain crops for which we will have to phase out the use of chemicals, for rice in certain valleys for example.’
A previous article featuring the pro-organic and environmental policies of the Bhutan government, and the government and other stakeholders’ support for the PGS model for the country, was published in TOS 108, April 2010.

Organic Monitor, Industry Watch
Newsletter- October 2012

]]> 2012/12/13 14:34:15 <![CDATA[French study finds tumours in rats fed GM cornail]]> http://www.ofdc.org.cn/en/article_info.asp?n_id=1455 Rats fed a lifetime diet of Monsanto's genetically modified corn or exposed to its top-selling weedkiller Roundup suffered tumours and multiple organ damage, according to a French study published on Wednesday.
Although the lead researcher's past record as a critic of the industry may make other experts wary of drawing hasty conclusions, the finding will stoke controversy about the safety of GM crops.
In an unusual move, the research group did not allow reporters to seek outside comment on their paper before its publication in the peer-reviewed journal Food and Chemical Toxicology and presentation at a news conference in London.
Gilles-Eric Seralini of the University of Caen and colleagues said rats fed on a diet containing NK603 - a seed variety made tolerant to dousings of Roundup - or given water containing Roundup at levels permitted in the United States died earlier than those on a standard diet.
The animals on the GM diet suffered mammary tumours, as well as severe liver and kidney damage.
The researchers said 50 percent of males and 70 percent of females died prematurely, compared with only 30 percent and 20 percent in the control group.
Seralini was part of a team that flagged previous safety concerns based on a shorter rat study in a scientific paper published in December 2009 but this takes things a step further by tracking the animals throughout their two-year lifespan.
Monsanto said at the time of the earlier research that the French researchers had reached "unsubstantiated conclusions."
Seralini believes his latest lifetime rat tests give a more realistic and authoritative view of risks than the 90-day feeding trials that form the basis of GM crop approvals, since three months is only the equivalent of early adulthood in rats.

Source ： http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/gmcrops-safety-idUSL5E8KJAGN20120919?goback=.gde_2697656_member_167911468

]]> 2012/11/6 9:23:25 <![CDATA[EU Organic policy and Legal Framework to be evaluated]]> http://www.ofdc.org.cn/en/article_info.asp?n_id=1445 This autumn the EU Commission will arrange three hearings. The first on 27 and 28 September will cover ‘The EU Organic market – internal market and standards’. The second, which takes place on 25 and 26 October, will cover ‘Controls and enforcement (in the EU and in third countries)’. The third is to be held on 20 and 21 November, and will cover ‘External trade in organic products and global issues’. A number of stakeholders are invited to give their view on the topics given at the meeting.

(From: The Organic Standard Issue 137)

]]> 2012/9/26 16:46:01 <![CDATA[Italy: China at Macfrut 2012]]> http://www.ofdc.org.cn/en/article_info.asp?n_id=1438 Macfrut will take place in Cesena from 26 to 28 September 2012. Innovation and internationalisation are the two main pillars of the fair, which will be further enhanced by the presence of China. The Foreign Economic Cooperation Center of the Ministry for Agriculture (picture) of Beijing has been working closely with Macfrut since 2005 and promoted the participation of the Chinese delegation. It has been bringing products for the fruit and vegetable sector so far.

This year, the Chinese delegation will present machinery for plant protection, organic fertilizers, water purification systems, as well as organic apples and pears. Also, a new solar-powered insecticide will be presented this year - a multifunction nebulizer that can be used in horticulture.

Macfrut, the international fair of the fruit and vegetable sector, is a meeting point and an opportunity to exchange ideas for the professionals of fruit and vegetables from people who work in production and trade to those who work in logistics, packaging, and in the machinery and retail sectors.

(Source: www.organic-market.info)

]]> 2012/9/12 9:34:23 <![CDATA[USA: Locavore Challenge]]> http://www.ofdc.org.cn/en/article_info.asp?n_id=1434 The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY) is hosting its 3rd Annual

NY Locavore Challenge in September 2012. The challenge is a month-long campaign aimed at

engaging consumers across the state in actively supporting the local organic food movement.

The Locavore challenge is appealing concerned citizens to participate in a wide variety of

events and challenges that support their local economies, encourage organic and sustainable

growing practices and propel the movement. The aim is for 5,000 people state-wide to

participate in the challenge this year. New this year, a “30 Challenges in 30 Days

calendar” (click on picture to enlarge the calender) was launched to help guide consumers

in exploring the challenge each day during September. Besides the daily challenge, the

calendar includes recipes, tips, events and more.

Last year, NOFA worked with more than 40 partners to help host events, promote eating

locally and educate their members or clients on the importance of supporting organic and

sustainable farms. More information on the challenge is available here:

http://www.nofany.org/events/ny-locavore-challenge

]]> 2012/9/5 16:36:42 <![CDATA[40 Years of IFOAM]]> http://www.ofdc.org.cn/en/article_info.asp?n_id=1432 The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, better known as IFOAM, came to life in Versailles, France, on November 5, 1972. It all started during an international congress on Organic Agriculture organized by the French farmer initiative Nature et Progrès. There were five founding member organizations: the Soil Association (UK), the Biodynamic Association (Sweden), the Soil Association of South Africa, Rodale Press (USA) and Nature et Progrès.

40 years on, IFOAM has grown to a membership of 870 affiliates in over 120 countries.

Through this blog, IFOAM celebrates its 40 years as the only worldwide organic umbrella organization, by taking you on a journey across sustainable livelihoods: on its way to the Rio+20 Earth Summit, our sky lantern symbolically stops at 40 locations where friends of IFOAM and affiliates tell their story about sustainable livelihoods and share their message to Rio+20.

40th Anniversary Celebration

On November 26, 2012, IFOAM will host a 40th anniversary celebration at its Head Office. The program is outlined below. Please note that this is a closed event for invited and registered guests only.

17:30: Organic without Boundaries Ceremony

On the lawn between the IFOAM Head Office, the Post Tower and the UN Building, IFOAM will welcome back the sky lantern that it sent off on a journey across the world earlier on in the year. The lantern’s journey is the leitmotiv for this blog, symbolized by the blog posts from organic people all over the world. The mayor of Bonn, Jürgen Nimptsch and IFOAM’s President, Andre Leu, will lead this ceremony.

18:00: Welcome Reception & Organic Get-Together

The IFOAM President officially opens the reception and presents IFOAM’s 40 Years Book (free for all guests). Over music, food and drinks, invited guests from all over the world exchange.

20:00 – 22:00: Concert ‘Aqua-phony & Nature Sounds’

A musical highlight featuring Sinfonia di Vetro (www.youtube.com/user/Sinfoniadivetro) with special guest Rhett Brewer (www.rhettbrewer.com) rounds off the evening.

Venue: Room Bonn, Post Tower (across from IFOAM Head Office)

Admission: 25€

22:00 – 24:00: Organic After-Hours

For those wishing to stay on to catch up with old and new friends from the movement, music and light snacks continue to be offered at the Head Office until midnight.

If you have questions, please contact events@ifoam.org

]]> 2012/9/5 15:01:28 <![CDATA[Register now for the 2nd IFOAM Organic Animal Husbandry Conference]]> http://www.ofdc.org.cn/en/article_info.asp?n_id=1426 Building on the first IFOAM conference of this kind in the USA in 2006, the 2nd IFOAM Organic Animal Husbandry Conference, taking place in Hamburg on September 12-14, 2012, will present the latest research, marketing trends and innovations in organic livestock systems and explore the future challenges of animal husbandry, e.g. climate change, food security, and animal welfare.

The conference participants will be part of an international event, that includes a range of presentations, indoor and outdoor workshops covering a variety of topics and animal species, as well as field trips.

Discover our final program and register now on the conference webpage www.ifoam.org/animalhusbandry2012.

]]> 2012/8/14 10:54:55 <![CDATA[EU organic leaf logo now compulsory]]> http://www.ofdc.org.cn/en/article_info.asp?n_id=1419 The new EU organic logo is compulsory from 1 July 2012 onwards on all pre-packed organic food products that meet the necessary standards, Europolitics reports. Operators had a two-year transition period to adapt to the new rules in order to avoid wastage of existing packaging. Private, regional or national labels may continue to exist alongside the EU logo.

The Euro-leaf will continue to remain optional for non-packed and imported organic products. Under a series of bilateral deals signed with third countries, non-EU organic products may be recognised if produced “under the same or equivalent conditions as EU producers”. However, their labels must clearly state the source of the product. According to Commission officials, the label was already gaining widespread recognition among consumers. According to a Eurobarometer survey, that will be published soon, the logo is already familiar to about 24 % of EU citizens.

（source：http://www.europolitics.info/eu-organic-leaf-logo-becomes-compulsory-art338558-10.html）

]]> 2012/8/7 14:51:59 <![CDATA[EU and China roadmap toward a mutual recognition of organic products]]> http://www.ofdc.org.cn/en/article_info.asp?n_id=1415 The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dacian Cioloş, and the Chinese Minister for Administration of Quality, Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), Zhi Shuping, agreed today in Beijing to open negotiations on a mutual recognition agreement in the field of organic food products.

China and the European Union (EU) will examine their respective legislations. Standards and controls applied to organic production will be assessed in order to seek an agreement which facilitates trade in the field of organic products and builds longer term cooperation in this area. EU exports of organic products to China increased significantly in 2011, with promising perspectives in the years to come.

On the basis of the roadmap, a dialogue will start at technical level with the following objectives:

•promoting mutual understanding trust and bilateral cooperation in the field of organic agriculture;
•working towards a mutually beneficial reciprocal arrangement on recognition of each other's organic laws and regulations;
•holding technical discussions for agreeing the necessary steps needed to achieve the aim of mutual recognition in the organic field;
•establishing regular contacts and communication concerning the respective legislation, technical standards and procedures in the field of organic agriculture.

The EU has already reached mutual recognition and reciprocity in the area of organic food products with the USA, Canada, Switzerland and Japan.

Turnover on the EU organic market is estimated at 18 billion euros. The EU has been a main importer of organic products coming from China for years and these imports are developing. The Chinese domestic market of organic products is now developing fast, with significant perspectives ahead. EU exports of organic products to China have seen a significant increase over the recent years. World trade value of organic products was estimated at 59 billion dollars in 2010 and its value could reach 100 billion dollars in the coming five years. Global organic production area is estimated at 37 million ha, of which 9.2 million in the EU, with an average growth rate of 10% over the past years, and 2 million ha in China, with a growth rate of 30% over the last years.

]]> 2012/7/10 9:02:53 <![CDATA[Giving back to the Community in its 10th anniversary Donation Made to Children’s Cancer Foundation for the Health of Our Future]]> http://www.ofdc.org.cn/en/article_info.asp?n_id=1370

Since its inauguration in 2002, Natural Products Expo Asia (NPEA) has been acknowledged as a leading exhibition for natural, organic & health products in Asia. Approaching its 10th anniversary, the organizers are making efforts not only in execution of international pavilions as well as a highlighted theme – “Healthy Aging”, but also in consideration of the physical and mental development of natural products’ users. Expo Asia has taken root in Hong Kong for 10 years and the organizers have decided to give back to the community by donating part of its revenue to a charity organization, the Children’s Cancer Foundation. Donation boxes will also be set up during the show period to encourage the participation of both exhibitors and visitors from HK & all over the world.

The Children’s Cancer Foundation has been established in HK for over 22 years. It is not subvented by the government, neither is it sponsored by the Community Chest nor the Hong Kong Jockey Club. It is supported entirely by public, private, and corporate donations. The Foundation's main objectives are to enhance the quality of life of young cancer patients and their families in caring for their physical, psychological and social well-being, to help doctors increase survival rates and to assist major public hospitals in Hong Kong upgrade equipment and services in paediatric oncology. The Foundation places great emphasis on its psychosocial services, and through its two Service Centres at Wong Tai Sin and Shek Kip Mei provides a base for important community and hospital-based patient service programmes in the areas of counseling, hospital play service, occupational therapy, palliative care, respite care and rehabilitation，long-term follow-up care, financial, social and educational support. (Official Website: http://www.ccf.org.hk )

Healthy Soup Demonstration at Healthy Kitchen

In addition, organizers of Expo Asia are going to invite volunteers of the Children’s Cancer Foundation to have a healthy soup cooking demonstration on the public open day (i.e. 25 Aug, 2012) in Healthy Kitchen, a signature activity of Expo Asia. Attendees can come to source for premier natural products as well as to learn for the importance of healthy ingredients. For details about the schedule and demonstration, please pay attention to coming promotions.

Numerous New Exhibitors Highlighting Expo Asia

More than 40 exhibitors make their debut in NPEA 2012, bringing trustable, best-selling, and top-notch natural and organic products ranging from food and beverage, vitamins and supplements, skin care, personal care and cosmetics products, spa and supplies, ingredients, etc. The origin of these companies also prove the internationalism of the coming show, such as Hutchsion Hain Organic (HK) Ltd. (Personal Care – HK), BABI International Corp. Taiwan Branch (Foods & Beverages - Taiwan), CreAgri International Sdn Bhd (Foods & Beverages - Malaysia), Zen Bakery (Foods & Beverages - USA), Gaubau Kender (HK) Ltd. (Supplements - HK), Amazing Care Company Limited (Personal Care - HK), Nutra Summa (Supplements - USA), STP Mineral Therapy (Personal Care - HK), ONI Global Pte. Ltd. (Supplements - Singapore), Queenswood Natural Foods Ltd (Foods & Beverages - UK), just to name a few.

Among all, Eu Yan Sang International and Pat Health Limited (Blackmores) are proud to be the sponsor of co-located education activity, Nutracon Asia 2012. Both companies are historical brands in Asia; their products as well as management wisdom do inspire other industrial players to open their new businesses. Eu Yan San and Blackmore will also play a keynote speaker on the trends of TCM and the Healthcare Industry & putting together science and marketing in developing products for baby boomers respectively.

NPEA provides the best platform for product sourcing and up-to-date information exchange to the global natural, organic and health products industry. The show attracted 200 exhibitors, ~9,000 visitors from over 50 countries and regions in 2011 edition. NPEA is organized by New Hope Natural Media and Penton Media Asia Ltd., supported by various local and overseas organizations including United States of America – Department of Commerce, Australian Trade Commission, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, UK Trade & Investment, Hong Kong Tourism Board and invest HK, etc. NPEA will be taking place at Hall 3F-G, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre on 23-25 August, 2012.

For show details and visitor pre-registration, please visit the official website at www.NaturalProductsAsia.com or contact with Expo Asia team.

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Issued by New Hope Natural Media & Penton Media Asia Ltd

For exhibiting enquiry, please contact

For visiting & media enquiry, please contact:

Amanda Tan

Tel：(852) 3402 5013

Fax: (852) 2857 6144

Email: amanda.tan@penton.com

Andy Ng

Tel：(852) 3104 0660

Fax：(852) 2857 6144

Email：andy.ng@penton.com

Official Website：www.NaturalProductsAsia.com

New Hope Natural Media (www.newhope360.com), a division of Penton Media Inc., is the leading media resource and information provider for the natural, organic and healthy products industry, with print, in-person/event, and e-business products and services. As a leading, independent, business-to-business media company, Penton knows business and how to create and disseminate the vital content that moves markets. Penton is where professionals turn to gain the critical insight, expert analysis, and relevant connections needed to compete and succeed. Headquartered in New York City, the privately held company is owned by MidOcean Partners and U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP, and its co-investors. For additional information on the company and its businesses, visit www.penton.com .

Photo1: Various well-liked chefs will be present at Healthy Kitchen, a signature event of Expo Asia, and demonstrate healthy cooking recipes

Photo2: More than 40 exhibitors will make their debut in Natural Products Expo Asia 2012

]]> 2012/4/24 9:21:18 <![CDATA[Natural Products Expo Asia 2012 with Promising Returns]]> http://www.ofdc.org.cn/en/article_info.asp?n_id=1369

For Immediate Release

20 Feb, 2012

Natural Products Expo Asia 2012 with Promising Returns

Penton Media Asia Limited and New Hope Natural Media are proud to announce the successful returns of the Natural Products Expo Asia 2012 (NPEA 2012) at Hall 3F-G, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 23-25 August, 2012. Running annually in summer the show presents an extensive profile of trustable, best-selling, and top-notch natural and organic products ranging from food and beverage, vitamins and supplements, skin care, personal care and cosmetics products, home spa and supplies, ingredients, etc.

To celebrate its first 10th edition, NPEA takes a lead by focusing on healthy aging – one of the hottest topics in natural & organics industries nowadays. As people live longer and seek to enjoy good health throughout their lives, people are increasingly embracing a positive, proactive approach toward the natural process of getting older. Manufacturers, ingredient suppliers and retailers are all stepping up their efforts to court the massive population of baby boomers who are serious about healthy aging. NPEA will gather these premier manufacturers and suppliers from across the globe and showcase more than 5,000 types of quality exhibits all under one-roof.

More National Pavilions Appearance

Coping with the market trend, leading industry players including Earth Friendly Products, Natural Garden Ltd, Nature’s Care, Premier International Marketing, Tangut Corp, together with national pavilions from Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, U.K, U.S.A just to name a few will continue to showcase a diverse range of quality-guaranteed natural and organic products and supplies. Meanwhile Blackmore Australia, CreAgri International Sdn Bhd, Eu Yan Sang International, Olive Lifesciences, Redmond Trading make their debut in NPEA and bring forward a vast array of products to over 10,000 quality buyers from across the globe.

With overwhelming supports from ASEAN Alliance of Health Supplement Associations (AAHSA), Health Supplements Industry Association Singapore (HSIAS) as well as other organizations, Singapore and France pavilions will appear for their first time in coming-edition, further enhancing the professionalism and internationalism of the show.

Co-located Signature Events

Riding on the brilliant track record, Nutracon Asia 2012 conference, which will be held 1 day prior to the show (22-23 August, 2012) aims to provide business researchers, industry leaders and high level executives with the latest trends, opportunities and market developments in the health, nutrition and personal care industry.

Healthy Kitchen, a live cooking demonstration inside fairground, features hot-in-town celebrity chefs to present nutrition-rich dishes that are made up of finest natural and organic ingredients, attractive both in presentation and taste. Open Forum provides a reachable platform for exhibitors and speakers to present the product design and development, as well as upcoming market trends in a more interactively way.

Since its inception in 2002, NPEA provides the best platform for product sourcing and up-to-date information exchange to the global natural, organic and health products industry. The show attracted 200 exhibitors and ~9,000 visitors from over 50 countries and regions in 2011 edition. NPEA is organized by New Hope Natural Media and Penton Media Asia Ltd., supported by various local and overseas organizations including United States of America – Department of Commerce, Australian Trade Commission, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, UK Trade & Investment, Hong Kong Tourism Board and invest HK, etc.

For show details and visitor pre-registration, please visit the official website at www.NaturalProductsAsia.com or contact with Expo Asia team.

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Issued by New Hope Natural Media & Penton Media Asia Ltd

For exhibiting enquiry, please contact

For visiting & media enquiry, please contact:

Ms.Shermen Ho – Show Director

Tel：(852) 3582 4050

Fax: (852) 2857 6144

Email: Shermen.Ho@penton.com

Andy Ng – Marketing Manager

Tel：(852) 3104 0660

Fax：(852) 2857 6144

Email：andy.ng@penton.com

Official Website：www.NaturalProductsAsia.com

Photo1: Expecting over 250 exhibitors and about 10,000 trade visitors from over 50 countries & regions

Photo2: National Pavilions are the signature highlights of Natural Products Expo Asia 2012

]]> 2012/4/24 9:14:26 <![CDATA[Natural Product Expo Asia 2011]]> http://www.ofdc.org.cn/en/article_info.asp?n_id=1298

The 9th Natural Products Expo (NPEA 2011) will take place at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre Hall 1 from 25 to 27 August 2011. This edition of the show will showcase more than 5,000 types of quality exhibits ranging from food & beverage, dietary supplement, natural and raw ingredients, cosmetics and skin care products, to spa facilities and supplies from over 200 international and local exhibitors. To further enhance the leading status of NPEA in the region, a number of content-rich educational events will be held concurrently during this three days show.

The organizers continue to partner up with chefs and speakers. Ms So Man Wan (Club O) and Ms Lee Wai Ling (Ling Lee) will return to the show again, delivering the topics “Great Food for Summer Days” and “The Secret of Young Forever” respectively. Ms Anita Cheung from i-Detox will demonstrate how “superfoods” can incorporate into the daily diet to boost energy, and to support detoxification, immunity and overall health. Furthermore, interesting topics like “Why eat raw?” and “Eat Fat Look Thin” will be covered by Organic Land and Jireh International respectively at Healthy Kitchen.

The Thai Spa Association will showcase not only different kinds of spa products and facilities including mud spa, essential oils, aromatherapy, ingredients, etc., but will also conduct the open forum “Culture and Traditional Natural Thai Products and Therapy”. Mr. Jeff Crowther from the US - China Health Product Association will conduct an in-depth analysis on “Understanding China's Developing Dietary Supplement Industry”.

Various speakers will gather at the NutriCosmetic Summit Asia and at Nutracon Asia 2011,which will be staged on 24 August, covering a broad spectrum of practical information including market overview and analysis, research and development, science and technology, consumer behavior, product development, market opportunities and more. Nutracon Asia 2011 provides new insights to all industrial players in natural, organic and health products. Four individual workshops will be held: Functional Food & Beverage, Dietary Supplement, Cosmetic Regulations and Beauty & Wellness as well as Organic Certification.

]]> 2012/1/10 15:13:59 <![CDATA[OFDC are accepted for working in equivalence with the EU Regulation for organic production]]> http://www.ofdc.org.cn/en/article_info.asp?n_id=1295

There are now thirty certification programmes that are accepted for working in equivalence with the EU Regulation for organic production, OFDC is on the list.

At its meeting on 25-26 October 2011, the EU Standing Committee on Organic Farming (SCOF) voted to accept the procedures and a list of approved certification bodies (CBs). The list includes thirty CBs that have standards and certification deemed equivalent with the EU Regulation.

The system will enter into force on 1 July 2012. The approval is valid until 30 June 2015, and covers specific categories for each CB, but does not cover in-conversion products.

Under the system OFDC is approved for activities in China, and the following two activities can be included:

A: Unprocessed plant products

B: Processed agricultural products for use as food

OFDC will soon provide qualified services for clients who plan to export their organic products to EU.

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